Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Kramnik Sues Chess.com & Navara Over Cheating Allegations
A famous chess player named Vladimir Kramnik is taking chess.com, a chess news site, and another chess player, David Navara, to court.
Kramnik believes they have said mean things about him that are untrue.
This is because Kramnik has been accusing other players of cheating.
Navara wrote that Kramnik's accusations made him very sad.
Another chess player, Pavel Eljanov, supports Navara.
He said Kramnik's lawsuit is unfair and that Navara is a good person.
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik is suing chess.com, chess news organization chessdom, and GM David Navara.
Kramnik accuses the parties of defamation and slander.
The lawsuit stems from a feud regarding cheating allegations and Navara's response.
Navara wrote an open letter detailing the emotional distress caused by Kramnik's accusations.
Ukrainian GM Pavel Eljanov supports Navara, criticizing Kramnik's actions.
- Who
- Vladimir Kramnik is suing chess.com, chessdom, and David Navara.
- What
- Vladimir Kramnik filed a defamation lawsuit against chess.com, chessdom, and David Navara.
- When
- The lawsuit was registered on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
- Where
- Tribunal de Geneve, Switzerland
- Why
- Kramnik alleges defamation and slander related to accusations of cheating.
Vladimir Kramnik
Chess.com/Navara
Legal Action
Vladimir Kramnik
Accuses chess.com, chessdom and Navara of defamation/slander
Chess.com/Navara
Defamation and slander charges
- Plaintiff
- Vladimir Kramnik
- Defendants
- chess.com, chessdom, David Navara
- Claim
- Defamation/Slander
- Court
- Tribunal de Geneve
- Defendant's response
- Not mentioned in article
- Underlying Dispute
- Cheating allegations and accusations